This time around it's Rock Your Campus, a contest geared towards student artists attending university and college across our great nation!

As some of you close to the ladies know Lindsay has been studying social work for the last few years and her passion for learning is right on par with writing and playing music. The duo has similar goals of using music in a therapeutic and community building way in the future.

If we win the 10 G's of cold hard TD* Canada cash we will use it to travel to furthest reaches of Canada to share our songs and stories.You can vote for us here if you feel like it, we would really appreciate it. Many thanks. Look how polite we can be when we want something.

Tomorrow we are recording a live video of our submitted song 'Hold On' to share with the CBC community and you! Stay tuned for that!

xoxo,

Twin Peaks

Regular students, regular student problems.

*Sign up now for a student everyday chequing account and get $50! We are not getting paid to say this.

Greetings and salutations from the "too gorgeous too be real" Gabriola! We feel like we're dreaming, but then everyday of this job kind of feels that way. Lucky ducks. Let's get up to speed since the blogging has fallen far behind. We shall take you back to July 23rd, 2014 and carry on from there.

-We had a nice turn out for the Fernie Arts Station's annual Wednesday night concert series, there were a lot of cute dancing babies who pretty much stole the show. Babies and dogs, total attention suckers.

-We had our drinks comped, anyone who know us gets how dangerous that can be!

Valleys

-A superstorm erupted minutes after we finished our last song, this sent everyone scrambling with sound equipment to the eaves of the Arts Station. It was sudden and violent...kind of like a Pratt sneeze. Funny/witchy thing, we seemed to have summoned the storm with our song 'Rain on Me'. Kind of creepy. This subject has been broached before on Jodie Ponto's photo blog.

Crawford Bay-July 24th

Peaks

-Spending more time with Betsy Ann, the lovely sister of Oats and Notes mastermind, Brian Schultz. The Schultz family has had our backs ever since we played their lovely festival as far as lodging, food, and love. We couldn't be happier to be honourary members.

-Meeting all of Brian and Betsy Ann's wonderful pals who came out on a rainy day to support us. Thanks for the morning massage Maureen!

-never ending Vitamin T (tequila) at our beck and call.

-Fun Crawford Bay fact: The North Woven Broom Company located in Crawford Bay, "produced a total of 300 full sized brooms and 500 miniature sized brooms for the marketing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows." in partnership with Raincoast Books. It's a lovely and spooky place.

Valleys

-Pratt's vocal chords were still shitty. She thought an ear/nose/throat doctor or medicine woman would have to be arranged.

Kelowna-July 28th

Peaks

-Kelowna was toasty as usual but we got plenty of lake time hanging out at our fave Westbank haunt, the beach lot.

-Ryan, the owner of The Grateful Fed introduced us to the 'Peachy Pirate', a shot which consists of Captain Morgan's and Peach Schnapps. Creating headaches one ounce at a time.

-Pratt's voice made a triumphant return so naturally she stayed up until 5 am with her cousin Trent.

-Armstong holds a special place in Lindsay's heart as it is where her papa was born. Some of her best family vacation memories come from visiting the now defunct Armstrong cheese factory. Mmmm...cheese.

-There were multiple cute babies who (you guessed it) stole the show. Although this may seem like a valley it's quite the opposite. You have to start kids young when it comes to music appreciation!

Valleys

-Sorry to sound like a broken and scratched record but GODDANG, the Okanagan is SO BLOODY HOT! Thankfully the gorgeous and talented Heidi Jordan thought ahead and created some special mocha ice bars just for the occasion. She understands Northerners.

That's all for now Peaks friends and family! Check out the site in the next few days when we will regale you with tales of our adventures in Wells, BC! It's going to be a doozy!

Whooo-eeee! We have been having such as blast these last few days we haven't been able to update all our friends and family back home about our shenanigans (and we have had some believe you me).

Calgary-July 17th-Wine-Ohs

Peaks

-We had a day off and were re-united with out Oats and Notes family, the Gallingers. We got spoiled at Bonterra, the restaurant co-owned by our lovely host.

-Wine-Ohs was a really fun time. Some of our dear friends came out to support us (thanks Neal, Curtis, Tara, & Stacey) and we even made some new ones! Go figure!

Valleys

-We still need to find a way to pull in a bigger crowd in Cowtown. Perhaps opening for a bigger act next time around.

Fort McLeod-July 18th-20th-South Country Fair

Peaks

-We were pre-warned by the maginificent Lil' Jill Moranz that South Country Fair was going to blow our socks off (I'm paraphrasing obviously) and she was right on the money! So many amazing performances from music to slam poetry. We played our set on Sunday so we really got to enjoy the other acts throughout the weekend.

-Sunday night was the after party and everyone let loose. Pratt basically doesn't have vocal chords now due to the amount of caterwauling that was done...totally worth it. We can't even go into the lewd party games that went on. Certainly NSFW.

Valleys

-It's pretty hard to find anything to complain about due to the amount of mind blowing times we had at SCF, but I suppose it would've been cool to shower more often. At least everyone else was in the same state of disarray.

Maple Creek-July 21st-Ghost Town B&B

Peaks

-The owner of Ghostown Blues is a true music lover and the idyllic setting is enough to evoke a great performance out of any artist. We played in a old re-furbished church (some blasphemy went down) and had our first taste of 'glamping' (glam camping). We would reccomend this amazing spot to any weary travellers who want to have a truly down home experience.

Valleys

-Pratt's voice had not fully recovered from the previous evening's yellfest and we were forced to sing everything in the key of D so she could hit the high notes. Stupid Pratt...this is Pratt by the way. We managed to get through the set and everyone left happy but it can be very frustrating when you cause your own vocal damage. Couldn't blame this one on the fires.

We had a most excellent time playing at The Olive Bistro and Lounge in Jasper, AB. They know what they're doing in the food and beverage department (Basil, cucumber spiked lemonade? Who thinks this stuff up?). Steph and Darryl also treat their musical guests like gold and it makes for an enjoyable experience all around. Thanks for being you.

Peaks

-The crowd was full of really great listeners. Jager Bombs were jokingly discussed over the mic and Jager Bombs appeared, almost like magic. We would warn other roots/folk musicians that playing this particular genre of music jacked up on Red Bull and Jager can be problematic.

-We're pretty alright when it comes to making new friends. Charlie and Jenny from Sheffield, England even invited us over the pond. We already bought our plane tickets. We hope they don't regret the rash decision fueled by alcohol.

-After the main event we had an impromtu jam with local songstress Colleen, who is Janis Joplin reincarnate. Hair Panties was requested twice.

-The Mackeys from FSJ appeared out of the blue as a happy surprise. It is always comforting somehow to see familiar faces when we are far from home.

Valleys

-Following myriads of industrial vehicles down the magic undivided highway that is AB-40 en route to the gig. Naomi's patience is not her virtue and she does NOT do well at the back of the line. Much like Ricky Bobby, she likes to go fast.

-We missed our chance to try the Olive's truffle oil poutine. Ermagerd, I just salivated on the keyboard.

-We were that annoying band that stays up too late, playing music too loud on the roof top patio while other guests (who were probably going kayaking/hiking/whitewater rafting the next day) tried to rest. We are super sorry. We are jerks.

Hey kids! We're coming to you today from Jasper, AB! It's a little hazy due to raging AB/BC forestfires but we vow to sing our little hearts regardless of the fact that our lungs are coated in ash. Yesterday we were in Grande Prairie. Here's the re-cap!

Peaks:

-Pratt's Aunty Sandy Dee and Uncle Arden bought a fourth copy of the new album. We may lead to their bankruptcy.

-Hanging with Shelagh, Hadley, and Jack (sorry we missed ya Cameron...somebody has to make the big bucks). Pratt got to pet Hadley's velvety Basset Hound ears and all was well in the world.

What's that? This tour happened over a month ago and you're just hearing the third and final part of the trilogy? Musicians..am I right?

Part III: Medicine Hat, AB to Peace River, AB

May 19th- Schooner’s Pub- Medicine Hat, AB

Peaks:

-Met a new gal pal name Michelle who introduced us to a place called the “Medicine Hat Buffet”. She did warn us that we would be sorry after our meal but we were up for the adventure. Buffet items included: Chinese chicken balls, spaghetti, jello, coconut shrimp, pizza, spring rolls, ice cream, deviled eggs, etc.

-Our bartender from Schooners invited us back to her crib for a night cap and we met her fur babies, Lucy the Chihuahua and Ringo the Cat... we can deﬁnitely get down with Beatles themed pets.

Valleys:

-Michelle was right about our buffet adventure. We were sorry for two days afterwards. That place should be illegal, SHUT IT DOWN!

-We played on Victoria Day, it seemed nobody was willing to leave the house.

May 20th House Concert at Neal & Rhonda’s- Calgary, AB

Peaks:

-Neal surprised Rhonda for their 14th wedding anniversary by learning their wedding song, “Lost Together” by Blue Rodeo…so sweet…husband of the year.

-Once again, we got to see friends and family. Neal and Rhonda are cool people with cool pals so we had a great night.

Valleys:

- Neal’s big plan almost flopped because we could not convince Rhonda to leave the house so we could practice their song. She finally gave in!

May 21st- Ferintosh Hotel- Ferintosh, AB

Peaks:

-There is always a character in Ferintosh. This time it was an older Brit named Norman who had written a hilarious song about ‘self-love’. It was so good we ROFL’d.

-Uncle Stan and Aunty Dar basically give us free reign of the bar, it’s fun yet dangerous...kind of like us.

Valleys:

-We both thought we were playing Red Deer so went down to set up at The Olive, we were not playing that night.

May 22nd - The Velvet Olive- Red Deer, AB

Peaks:

-Our ‘ol pal Perry wasn’t around but the other bartender, Charlie, ended up being a really good time.

-We had a guy come to the show specifically because of our funny Searchlight Competition memes.

-Aunty Jane showed up out of the blue!

Valleys:

- Pratt had Chinese cupping done and although the health benefits were achieved it appeared that a large and ornery octopus had attacked her.

May 23rd – House Concert at Rob & Abha’s- Edmonton, AB

Peaks:

- We had a really great show and got our SECOND wedding invitation of the tour.

-There were cute dogs EVERYWHERE!

-Abha gave us a private sitar concert, just beautiful.

Valleys:

-We were really starting to power down and had become decidedly more whiny.

May 24th- Concert at the Cabin (Tom & Carol’s)- Peace River , AB

Peaks:

-Naomi’s family had been working like Clydesdale horses getting her mum and Tom’s cabin and yard ready for the show. They had built a beautiful little bandstand for us to play on.

-Lindsay’s mum and dad showed up in their ‘new to them’ camper van. Twin Peaks began plotting the takeover of said camper van for summer festivals bwahahaha!

-We both got our boyfriends back! The wedding jokes were getting too real. We had dresses picked out and everything.

Valleys:

-Turns out family wants an even better show than strangers! We mustered all of our strength to get through those last two sets before resting our pipes for a well-deserved while.

-Overly generous owner Owen who got us silly drunk, so silly drunk that Naomi almost peed her pants in her families kitchen watching Pratt drink straight out of a pitcher of iced tea and eat a day old lamb chop.

Valleys:

-Arguing with the town jack-ass about merchandise prices.

May 14th- Bobby’s Place- Moose Jaw, SK

Peaks:

-Bobby’s place was a traditional Scottish pub. Pratt was in her glory.

-The following day we went Full Moose Jaw and saw all the sights. We dressed as

(saw Al Capone’s secret hide outs), we were rejuvenated by the Temple Garden

mineral pool and Brie took us to a ridiculous fried chicken place called Deja Vu.

Valleys:

-No one at the show was very interested in us, too many pints I guess.

-We met the most douche-y guys in Moose Jaw with some serious tribal tattoos and matching track suits.

-Deja Vu also made us feel like hot bags of garbage after consuming said fried chicken.

May 15th- The Rockin’ Horse Pub- Maple Creek, SK

Peaks:

-Ralph and Laurie treat musicians like royalty! Check out the Rockin Horse here.

-We played ‘Ladies Night’, the crowd went wild for Hair Panties and there was chocolate dipped bacon for days!!!

-We were introduced to the owner and manager of Ghost Town Blues B&B and checked out the location the following day. The owner buys and salvages buildings and wagons from ghost towns and converts them into amazing sleeping quarters. Acts such as Ridley Bent and Little Miss Higgins have played there previously.

Valleys:

-Pratt suffered a pretty serious chocolate bacon overdose after Ralph showed her where he kept the stash.

May 16th- The Owl Acoustic Lounge- Lethbridge, AB

Peaks:

-We found a new super friend named Kirby who serves at The Owl, she’s radical.

-Steve the owner has a super heart-on for music and treats musicians very well, he’s an accomplished musician himself, so it makes sense.

-Steve wrote the drink and food descriptions in the menus and reading them alone would make you stay for awhile.Oh look! It's online! Hilarious!

-Steve told us he shuts down the Owl for South Country Fair in Fort McLeod so that all the staff can attend! See you soon guys!

-Naomi bonded with a sparkly new friend named Jeffery, many rye and cokes were imbibed, and the friendship was solidiﬁed.

-We had Dairy Queen for brunch the next day and mosied around the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. Zen as you know what.

Valleys:

-We were force fed (yah right) a lot of different drinks, from paralyzers to bourbon shots, which resulted in our ﬁrst misunderstanding of the tour which then led to both of us crying at our hotel room and hugging it out before bed. Isn’t life grand?

May 17th- Twin Butte General Store- Twin Butte, AB

Peaks:

-Chimichanga’s big enough to last 3 days in the van. Minor health hazard. Not really Foodsafe I guess...

-Jenny and Phil know how to put up with... put up a band, including a great little loft with mountain views.

-Jenny and Phil also run the epic Waterton Lakes Opera House, where we got to party after our Twin Butte gig and catch a band from Lethbridge, Rancho Deluxe. Check out these amazing venues here and here.

-Hugs from the one and only Lil’ Jill!

Valleys:

-Refried bean overdose... thank god for all the cattle to blame the mysterious smells on.

May 18th- House Concert @ Kelsey & Chad’s- Okotoks, AB

Peaks:

-Not only is Kelsey herself and amazing entertainer she also collects exotic pets (some regular ones too) and tequila.

-Pratt got to hold a bearded dragon, a chameleon and a python! Only one of the three attempted to crush her larynx.

-Kelsey and Chad rounded up a bunch of fun, music loving people, including an old

school chum Jesse Jones.

Valleys:

-The next day’s hangover called for McDonald’s breakfast... you know its bad when...

Did you miss us? We had an epic time howling across the prairies but now we're back for a short while and thought we'd give you a little look-see into our said epic road times. Please read, laugh, and keep in touch will ya?

May 3rd - Tour Kickoff at the LIDO - Fort St. John BC

Peaks:

-Sold out show 3rd year in a row!!!!

- We raised lots of gas money, cha-ching!

-Played a great show with some great pals. Special thanks to Dori Braun, Betty B Gidd, and Joe Rocca for playing!

Big, big, BIG news people of the world wide web! We made a video for Hair Panties with the help of the lovely Lisa Meuser who has become a recent trasplant to the North. She was a pleasure to work with and super pro...kind of a big deal. We unveiled it last night at the sold-out Vagina Monologues at our lovely Lido Theatre in Fort St. John! We also had some hilarious extras (Airik Clark follow him on Twitter!) as well as our strapping boyfriends who worked as beer runners, van drivers and extra phtographers. One of our most fun moments was filming the dance sequence with our kick-ass hype girl Clarice Eckford, who is no slouch when it comes to acting. Thanks to Darrylanne Jones for giving us our fresh faces! We would like to give a huge shout out to Burke Lauder who gave us full reign of Remedies Lounge and Gidd Hampton for allowing us to crash his Saturday jam sesh (these seshes happen every Saturday at Remedies so check one out!). Not only is the Hair Panties video available for your viewing pleasure here but it is also available to download on Bandcamp here! So much Hair Panties, so little time amiright?

In other news our new album is nearing completion and we have a fun Indiegogo pre-sale started. You can order your copy now and receive it before the masses by ordering here! No pressure but it may not get done if you don't pre-order ha ha ha...kidding...sort of..we have a back-up Visa.